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Yeah, of course he'd get less opportunities as a backup, that doesn't negate the fact that he's shown he can make plays on the ball. Quite frankly, I think he's much better suited to a zone scheme but he'd still provide us with a playmaker, not to mention he's a threat with the ball in his hands.

I'd consider both of them playmakers, contrary to what I said earlier. Robinson did get targeted a ridiculous amount this past season though._________________RTR
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[quote="GFalcon"]go saints[/quote]
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I'd consider both of them playmakers, contrary to what I said earlier. Robinson did get targeted a ridiculous amount this past season though.

And Greer? He had the same number of picks as Robinson last season, playing in 2 less games.

All in all, my point isn't that we don't have room for Porter, or even that it's a bad idea to bring him in. I just don't get you putting Porter into some playmaker category on his own, when Greer and Robinson both create turnovers more, or close to as frequently as Porter has in recent times.

Like I said, I think you're still judging him based on his 2009 season, and the fact is that season was a fluke. Hell, Vilma, Shanle and Will Smith combined for 6 INTS that season. Old as dirt Darren Sharper nearly led the league in INTS, and he did lead the league in INT TDs and yards, IIRC._________________

What's to say that season was a fluke when he's been injured every year since? Heck, he missed 4 games that season as well. He's shown the IQ to jump routes, the hands to catch balls and playmaking ability after the catch. His big concerns are his health and at times, he gives up too much cushion. He'd be a solid depth signing. I'd prefer Nnamdi regardless but people acting like Porter was some scrub here need to rewatch some of his games._________________RTR
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[quote="GFalcon"]go saints[/quote]
[quote="Texansfan713"]Go Pelicans![/quote]

What's to say that season was a fluke when he's been injured every year since? Heck, he missed 4 games that season as well. He's shown the IQ to jump routes, the hands to catch balls and playmaking ability after the catch. His big concerns are his health and at times, he gives up too much cushion. He'd be a solid depth signing. I'd prefer Nnamdi regardless but people acting like Porter was some scrub here need to rewatch some of his games.

Because our entire defense was playing above and beyond that season. Shanle had 2 picks, Vilma had 3 (tied a career high), Sharper had 9 (tied a career high at age 34).

It happens, players have a huge seasons and never match it again. Nothing about his play outside of 1 of his 5 seasons tells me he's a special playmaker. He has the ability to make a play from time to time, but so do other players. Hopefully other players who can tackle and aren't bed ridden half the year.

Like I said, we can bring him on for depth and he'd be great. But let's not make it out like he's some defensive weapon that we've been missing._________________